​Nutrition Overview

We all make food choices based on a variety of personal convictions: individual, personal health, cultural, religious, ethical, environmental and economical. Dining and Summer Conferences (DSC) recognizes that and offers a variety of options throughout our campus locations. You can view our menus and nutrition information through our online database, NetNutrition.

In a typical student population, there are between 5-10% of members that have some type of allergy or food sensitivity. DSC makes every attempt to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for those with food allergies through our NetNutrition program and nutritional labeling. Our culinary staff are instructed on the severity of food allergies and proper production of allergen free meals. However, our DSC kitchens and bakery are not allergen free spaces and customers concerned with food allergies should contact the DSC Registered Dietitian to discuss the options offered.

The best way for DSC to help you have the best experience at UW-Stevens Point is to plan ahead. Before you arrive please contact our Registered Dietitian at 715-498-9124 or via email (bkonkol@uwsp.edu) so you can discuss any specific needs or concerns. After meeting with our Registered Dietitian you may also meet the rest of our management staff. This is so we can become familiar with you and you with our team to best ensure a great experience. We will continually work to provide as much information as possible to enable you to make informed dining decisions.

Do you have questions about a food allergy, gluten free diet, vegetarianism or other nutrition related concern? Schedule an appointment with our DSC registered dietitian, Becky Konkol, RDN, CD.Becky will work with you to create options that will meet your needs while dining here at UW-Stevens Point.Visits with our dietitian are at no additional cost.You can make an appointment by calling 715-498-9124 or via email (bkonkol@uwsp.edu).

Calories required each day to maintain energy balance differ according to gender, age and daily physical activity level. As part of their Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the USDA recommends the following:

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Act​​ivity Level​ ​ ​

Gender​

​Age

​Sedentary

​Moderately Active

​Active

​Female

​14-18

​1,800

2,000​

2,400​

​

​19-30

2,000​

2,200​

2,400​

​

​31-50

​1,800

2,000-2,200​

2,200​

​

​51+

​1,600

​1,800

​2,000-2,200

​Male

​14-18

​2,200

​2,400-2,800

​2,800-3,200

​

​19-30

​2,400

​2,600-2,800

​3,000

​

​31-50

​2,200

​2,400-2,600

​2,800-3,000

​

​51+

​2,000

​2,200-2,400

​2,400-2,800

Sedentary means a lifestyle that includes only light physical activity with day-to-day life.

Moderately Active means physical activity equivalent to walking 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3-4 miles per hour in addition to day-to-day life activity.

Active refers to a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3-4 miles per hour in addition to day-to-day life activity.